A Little Christmas

by | Dec 20, 2009 | Decorating, Holiday, Winter | 21 comments

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I’m realizing that Christmas is creeping up and I had better get the last pictures of my Christmas decor and projects posted before they will have to wait until next year.

The woman who owns the shop that sells my stuff gave me these ornaments. They were for sale in her shop and I loved them so much, she let me have them for free.

 This has got to be my very favorite ornament. We bought it when we lived in Germany and it was always the one I would hunt for when we were decorating our tree.

 I purchased this sweater tree skirt on a 75% off after Christmas sale for $10. I love the puffy white balls on it (and so do my cats, unfortunately.)

 And here’s my last Christmas project for you. I used to have a Dresden angel from Germany as my tree topper and somehow I lost it. I’m afraid it may have been thrown away or lost in a move. So, for several years, I’ve had a big bow topping my tree. This year, I decided I would make a 3D cardboard star that I would cover in German glass glitter. Before I had the chance to make it, I found this brass star at a thrift store for $1.00. Now, it doesn’t look too bad in this picture, but you have to trust me that it looked cheap and tacky. So, I got out the glue and glitter.

 I was going to spray it white, first, but I thought the gold would look nice peaking through. I applied the glass glitter and it looks perfect. Unfortunately, glitter is very hard to photograph, so, again you need to trust me that it looks much better than the picture.

 I really love this tree-topper, so hopefully this one won’t get misplaced! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful & warm time with your family in preparation for Christmas. It looks like ours will be white!

Miss Mustard Seed

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    21 Comments

    1. Tricia
      Tricia on December 20, 2009 at 8:54 am

      Beautiful decorations. Your star is magical. It must sparkle so beautifully with the lights hitting it.

      I wish your family a very Merry Christmas.

      XO*Tricia

    2. Anna See
      Anna See on December 20, 2009 at 8:59 am

      I love what you did with your star! Merry Christmas!

    3. Cozy Little House
      Cozy Little House on December 20, 2009 at 9:27 am

      It is beautiful, your star! You didn't need to paint it white. It looks white from all the glitter. I really must get out and purchase some glitter!
      Brenda

    5. The Little Red Shop
      The Little Red Shop on December 20, 2009 at 11:30 am

      The tree top star is lovely! I've used the same technique on a couple of simpler stars and it definitely makes a world of difference! So pretty! I love your little parachuter too!

      : )

      Julie M.

    6. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious
      LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious on December 20, 2009 at 11:42 am

      Wow! That star is beautiful! Good job on turning this into a masterpiece.

      Hey, I also wanted to tell you that I finished making my painted door hangers made from material I had here at home. The guesso worked at keeping the acrylic paint from bleeding through and also stiffined it up. I gave them to 3 of my friends for our Christmas exchange. I love coming to your blog where I find all kinds of great creative ideas. Thanks!

      Have a wonderful Christmas!

      Lee Ann

    7. Destination Seaborn
      Destination Seaborn on December 20, 2009 at 12:29 pm

      It ALL looks so beautiful! I love the silver candlestick with the cranberry and your "blinged up" tree topper! Way to go on the gifted ornament…it's definately a keeper!
      Thanks for stopping by, I'm running behind and hope to get more pics posted soon! Merry Christmas! ~Lisa

    8. Gail
      Gail on December 20, 2009 at 12:58 pm

      It all looks beautiful! I love the candlesticks with the cranberry.

      Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

      Gail

    10. dee dee
      dee dee on December 20, 2009 at 1:05 pm

      Your decorations are just beautiful! Love the glittery star, how very creative! Dee Dee

    11. bj
      bj on December 20, 2009 at 1:12 pm

      I love these ornaments…your Christmas house must really be looking beautiful….
      I can't wait for Christmas Eve…oooo,it's so exciting!
      hugs, bj

    12. Lenore
      Lenore on December 20, 2009 at 1:39 pm

      I just read your post on decorating your tree without ornaments….that was absolutely FABULOUS!
      You always have the greatest ideas….thanks!
      Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.

    13. Pat@Back Porch Musings
      Pat@Back Porch Musings on December 20, 2009 at 3:58 pm

      Beautiful ornaments. I absolutely love the parachuting santa! So cute!

      Merry Christmas!

    14. caroline joy
      caroline joy on December 20, 2009 at 4:26 pm

      The parachuting Santa is so adorable. I love it!

    15. sissie
      sissie on December 20, 2009 at 4:29 pm

      Your tree topper is gorgeous, what a great makeover.
      I like you Santa ornie too.

      It's all lovely.

      Merry Christmas.

    16. Karen at Nittany Inspirations
      Karen at Nittany Inspirations on December 20, 2009 at 5:00 pm

      The ornaments and tree skirt are so festive. You did a wonderful job transforming the star.

    17. Melissa Miller
      Melissa Miller on December 20, 2009 at 6:53 pm

      It is all so beautiful Miss MM! Love the twinkly star.

      Merry Christmas! ~Melissa 🙂

    18. Amanda
      Amanda on December 20, 2009 at 7:40 pm

      The tree topper is beautiful, and that German ornament is wonderful. My cats love my tree skirt too, ugh.

    19. Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig
      Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig on December 21, 2009 at 2:26 am

      That star is just fabulous, wow!
      And I love your lil' paratrooper Santa!
      LOL at your cat, my little demon is the same way.

      Much love and Merry Christmas!
      Anne

    20. Delightful Dwelling
      Delightful Dwelling on December 21, 2009 at 6:10 pm

      I love that star and those glittery white ornaments, so pretty!

    21. Amy @ Design-Aholic
      Amy @ Design-Aholic on December 28, 2009 at 8:06 pm

      I need to do that to my star- I have the same one, but in silver, and it's just boring. Nice idea!!

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